Republished from IW:LEARN, 22 June 2018 IW:LEARN is the Global Environment Facility's (GEF) International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network. The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency...
Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
Digitising data a challenge for Pacific fishing industry
Republished from Radio New Zealand, 30 April 2018 The Forum Fisheries Agency says the Pacific is facing big challenges as it embraces digital technology. A systems analyst for the agency said that...
FFA hosts Pacific-Global Zone-based Tuna Fisheries Management Knowledge Exchange
Republished from FAO, 8 March 2018 Peter Cusack, Regional Coordinator, Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program Honiara, Solomon Islands 13-15 February 2018. Lamine Camara, Director of Fisheries...
Mass buy-in needed for new fish tracking technology to work
Republished from Radio New Zealand, 16 January 2018 The Forum Fisheries Agency's deputy director general Wez Norris says there's huge potential in the new digital technology being piloted to track...
Outgoing FFA deputy director general signs off
Republished from Radio New Zealand, 11 January 2018 The Forum Fisheries Agency's outgoing deputy director general says ensuring the sustainability of regional fisheries to benefit future...
Pacific tuna commission agrees new rules for crucial species
Republished from Radio New Zealand, 12 December 2017 The 26 nations that govern the world's biggest fishery left it to the last minute to agree to new rules for three economically crucial tropical...
FFA lauds improved process of high seas fishing policymaking at WCPFC14
Wez Norris (FFA) talks about, for the first time, looking at opportunities and rights on the high seas for fishery fleets, at the 14th Regular Session of the Western & Central Pacific Fisheries...
FFA Deputy Director General appointment announced
MANILA, Philippines, December 7 -- Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) Director General James Movick announced the appointment of New Zealand's Matthew Hooper to the position of Deputy...
Tuna commission adopts Pacific proposal to increase port inspections of suspect fishing boats
The Forum Fisheries Agency is delighted that the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) has adopted its proposal for a new Port State Measure to combat illegal fishing by boosting...
Announced: FFA’s new deputy Director General – Tokelau-raised Matthew Hooper
By Lealaiauloto Aigaletaule’ale’a F. Tauafiafi,Manila “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Matthew Hooper as the next deputy Director General of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA),” Mr...
